A broken window is never just damaged. In Hampstead, it quickly becomes a security risk, a safety hazard and a growing cost. At Hampstead Sash Window Repairs, we see this daily. One smashed pane can leave a home or shop exposed within minutes. Across England and Wales, the Office for National Statistics recorded over 275,000 burglary offences in 2024, showing how real the threat is. When glass breaks, the priority is not repair. It is to secure the property immediately.
266,489 burglary offences were recorded by police in England and Wales in the year ending March 2024, showing why unsecured glazing should be dealt with quickly.
The Metropolitan Police says burglars often look for homes with windows or doors left open or with vulnerable features they can exploit.
Rain through a broken opening can also raise the cost of damage. The ABI says insurers pay out £1.8 million every day for escape-of-water claims in UK homes.
That is why the first step after a break-in is not full repair. It is to make the property safe and secure immediately before theft, weather damage or further loss gets worse.
Emergency glazing is about rapid protection. A glazier will usually:
In older Hampstead homes, this often takes more care. Ageing timber frames and sash windows may already be weak.
Boarding up is usually used when:
Immediate glass replacement is possible when:
In many cases, both are used. Boarding up comes first, then full glass replacement follows.
Waiting can make the damage worse. Common problems include:
A fast response helps limit both damage and cost.
Waiting can make the damage worse. Common problems include:
A fast response helps limit both damage and cost.
After a break-in, broken glass is not a small issue. It affects safety, security and cost.
Emergency glazing and boarding up help to:
In Hampstead, the right response must be fast and suited to the building.
Phone : 07351 774 880
Email: info@hampsteadsashwindowrepairs.co.uk
Address: 15 Bigwood Court, Bigwood Road, London NW11 6SS
Keep clear of the glass, secure the area and call an emergency glazier to make the property safe.
Many emergency glaziers can attend the same day, often within a few hours depending on the job.
Yes, if replacement cannot be done immediately, boarding up keeps the property secure and weather-protected.
Yes, if the glass and frame allow it. If not, temporary boarding is fitted first.
Many policies do, especially after burglary or vandalism, but cover depends on the insurer and policy terms.
Yes, professional boarding up is designed to keep the property secure until permanent repairs are completed.
We recommend ‘Hampstead Glass & Glazing’ at 45 Hampstead High St, NW3.
Yes! We secure properties with professional boarding-up solutions
Yes! We work with insurers to assist with claims.